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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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