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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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