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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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