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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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