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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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