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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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