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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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