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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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