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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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