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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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