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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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