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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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