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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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