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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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