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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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