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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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