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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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