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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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