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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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