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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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