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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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