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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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