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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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