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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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