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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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