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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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