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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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