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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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