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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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