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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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