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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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