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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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