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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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