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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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