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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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