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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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