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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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