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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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