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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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