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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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