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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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