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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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