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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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