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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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