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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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