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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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