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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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