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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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