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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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