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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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