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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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