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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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