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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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