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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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