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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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