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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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