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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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