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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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