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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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