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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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