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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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