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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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