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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive 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 we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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