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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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