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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. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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