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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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