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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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