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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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