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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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