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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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