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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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