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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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