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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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