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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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