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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive 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 participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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