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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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