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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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