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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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