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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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