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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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