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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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