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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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