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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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