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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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