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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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