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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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