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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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