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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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