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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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