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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers 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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