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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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