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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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