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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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