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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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