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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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