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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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