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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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