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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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