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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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