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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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