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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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