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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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