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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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