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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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