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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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