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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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