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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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