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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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