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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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