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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major 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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