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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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