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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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