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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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