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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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