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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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