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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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