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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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