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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines 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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