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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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