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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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