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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major 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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