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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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