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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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