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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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