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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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