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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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