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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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