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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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