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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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