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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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