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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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