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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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