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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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