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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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