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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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