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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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