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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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