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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training 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 assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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