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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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