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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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