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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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