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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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