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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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