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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses 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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