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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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