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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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