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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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