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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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