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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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