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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 massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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