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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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