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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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