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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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