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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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