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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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