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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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