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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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