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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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