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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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