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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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