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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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