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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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