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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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