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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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