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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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