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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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