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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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