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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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