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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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