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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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