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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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