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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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