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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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