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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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