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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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