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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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