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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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