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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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