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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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