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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around 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 online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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