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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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