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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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