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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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