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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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