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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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