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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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