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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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