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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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