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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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