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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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