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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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