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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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