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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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