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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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