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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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