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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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