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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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