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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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