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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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