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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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