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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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