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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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