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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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