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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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