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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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