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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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