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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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