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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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