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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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