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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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