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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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