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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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