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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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