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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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