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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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