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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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