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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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