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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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