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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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