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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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