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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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