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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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