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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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