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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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