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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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