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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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