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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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