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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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