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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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