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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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