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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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