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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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