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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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