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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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