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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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