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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key 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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