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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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