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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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