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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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