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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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