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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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