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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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