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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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