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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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