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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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