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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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