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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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