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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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