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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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