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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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