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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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