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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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