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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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