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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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