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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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