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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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