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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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