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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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