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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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