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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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