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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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