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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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