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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important 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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