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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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