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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses 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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