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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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