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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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