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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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