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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors 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 experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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