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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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