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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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