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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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