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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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