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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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