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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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