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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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