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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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