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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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