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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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