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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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