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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This 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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