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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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