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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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