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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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