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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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