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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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