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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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