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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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