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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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