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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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