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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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