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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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