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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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