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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training 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 certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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