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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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