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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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