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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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