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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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