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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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