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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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