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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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