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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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