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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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