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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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