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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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