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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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