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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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