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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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