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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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