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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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