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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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