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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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