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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently 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 subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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