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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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