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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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