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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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