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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of 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 we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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