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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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