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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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