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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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