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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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