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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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