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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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