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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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