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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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