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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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