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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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