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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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