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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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