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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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