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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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