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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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