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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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