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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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