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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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