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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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