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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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