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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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