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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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