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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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