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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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