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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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