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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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