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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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