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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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