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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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