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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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