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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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