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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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