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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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