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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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