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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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