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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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