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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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