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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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