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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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