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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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