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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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