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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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