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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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