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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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