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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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