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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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