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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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