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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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