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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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