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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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