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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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