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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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