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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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