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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive 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 students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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