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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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