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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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