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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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