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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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