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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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