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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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