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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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