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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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