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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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