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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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