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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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