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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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