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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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