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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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