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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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