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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction 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 stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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