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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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