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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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