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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses 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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