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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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