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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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