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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training 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 assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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