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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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