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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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