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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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