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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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