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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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