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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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