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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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