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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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