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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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