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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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