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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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