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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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