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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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