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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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