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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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