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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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