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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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