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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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