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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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