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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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