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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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