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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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