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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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