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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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