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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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