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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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