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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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