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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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