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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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