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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? 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 to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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