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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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