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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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