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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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