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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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