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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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