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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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