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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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