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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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