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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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