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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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