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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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