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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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