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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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