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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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