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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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