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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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