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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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