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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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