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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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