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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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