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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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