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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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