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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? 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 and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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