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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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