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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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