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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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