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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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