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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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