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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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