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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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