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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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