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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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