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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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