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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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