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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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