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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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