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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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