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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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