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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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