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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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