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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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