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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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