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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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