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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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