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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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