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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates 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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