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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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