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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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