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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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