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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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