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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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