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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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