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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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