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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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