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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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