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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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