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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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