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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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