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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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