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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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