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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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