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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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