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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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