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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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