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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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