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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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