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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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