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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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