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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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