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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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