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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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