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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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