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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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