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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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