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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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