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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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