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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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