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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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