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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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