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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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