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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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