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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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