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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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