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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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