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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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