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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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