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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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