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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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