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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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